STANDS Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stand

as in is

to occupy a place or location the monument stands in the middle of the town plaza

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as in endures

to put up with (something painful or difficult) I don't know how you can stand that job

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as in pays

to give what is owed for I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later

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repudiates

as in ranks

to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes if the city's baseball team wins today, they will stand first in the league

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noun

plural of stand

as in podiums

a level usually raised surface marchers passed by the reviewing stand

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Today, with an imploded refi business and rates closing in on 7%, the AI mortgage company’s market value stands at just $300 million. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Hospital staff moved equipment outdoors, including beds, IV stands and oxygen cylinders, and set up temporary treatment areas to adapt to emergency conditions. — Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026 That reason still stands as Locarno’s star presence builds ever more. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Open stands of mature hardwoods are other good spots, especially after mast crops fall. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 For years, Hymer has been selling what stands as arguably the most innovative, homey camper van in all the world. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 The record lottery jackpot still stands at just over $2 billion, won with a Powerball ticket purchased in California in 2022. — Dave Collins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Holmes is closing in on 300 career victories and stands at 288-126-1. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The Smith family have owned it ever since, and in 2006 Maggie turned it into the hotel that stands today. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Noun

Meanwhile, fans crushed offerings of Jucy Lucy and cheesesteaks at the concession stands. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 With the right color scheme, plenty of cheaper containers can be easily converted into similar community video rental stands. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 This habitat will almost always contain some aspen (poplar) in varying stages of growth, but especially sapling-size stands. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 For more from Whitney Leavitt, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE on stands Friday. — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 At Belwin Conservancy across Saturday and Sunday, 14 musicians and groups will perform from stands secured to trees 16 feet in the air. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026 Nick Loftin then doubled in the third before Caglianone smashed his 21st homer to right field, inducing grumbles from the Dodger Stadium stands. — CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 In other words, the hedge-fund billionaire’s majority stake announced back in February stands. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 4 Aug. 2026 Repeat as many full stands as possible in 30 seconds and record your total. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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There is a chance of late-day pop-up showers and storms, mainly south of Philadelphia and areas down the shore.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Remaining cargoes, such as those from the United States, are also more likely to head for Asia than Europe, say analysts, because demand there is particularly strong and buyers are stumping up more.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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Reports have surfaced this week of mental health concerns aboard the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as its crew endures more than 200 days without a port call during operations against Iran.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The Blue Jays struggled to produce runs consistently for much of the season, while Guerrero endures one of the worst power stretches of his career.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of endures

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Medicaid, the federal-state program that covers healthcare for low-income families, pays for at least 40% of births nationwide.

— Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
The main hall is 329 years old and the roof leaks, and a temple at the head of a pilgrimage route doesn't generate the kind of money that pays for a roof.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of pays

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Yet by selectivity, Ozarks ranks as the tenth most selective baccalaureate college in the country — outpacing schools with far larger endowments and far louder name recognition.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Postpartum psychosis Postpartum psychosis ranks as one of the rarest and most severe mental health disorders associated with childbirth.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ranks

Verb

The pricing shows just how wide that opportunity has become, whilst a Voyageur Celina Backpack sits at around $495, the brand’s McLaren luggage collection can reach $2,695+.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Sponge The sponge typically consists of a soft layer of foam that sits between the blade and the rubber.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sits

Verb

But if a later leg of your European jaunt takes you to Austria or Slovenia, that same traveler may discover that a taxi service or local café accepts cash only.

— TD Bank, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Sources familiar with the matter said negotiations over a potential plea agreement were ongoing and that nothing is final until Mangione accepts a deal.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of accepts

Verb

This toilet meets Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for use and accessibility.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
While daytime staffing at its Sharp Mesa Vista behavioral health hospital already meets requirements, overnight shifts have been managed based on the number of patients in beds and on the severity of their illnesses.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

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